Players starts in teams and life the ball over each set of 'hurdles', bringing the ball back under control each time.
Ensure lower body position and angle of the stick to get under the ball Hands apart and ball remains on stick as lowered to the floor Tighten cone sets as progressions to allow less space to lift and get the ball under control. Increase pace of exericse. Try variations - e.g. tap bouncing the ball through the cones or relay races under pressure.
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